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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.80, 3,606.12 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.80, 3,606.12 and 943.20 is: 1,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.80 : 3,606.12 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.80/3,606.12 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.80x = 3,606.12 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.80x = 3,401,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,292.38/2,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.38

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